The degree covers four interconnected disciplines: mechanics, electrical/electronics, motor control systems and computer science/information technology. All four drive the design, operation and maintenance of modern complex machinery.

You will receive hands-on learning that focuses on developing technical skills needed to support installation, maintenance, repair, calibration and troubleshooting of control circuitry and machine-to-machine networks.

The program is one of only a few across the region that offers this training.

Career and Transfer Opportunities

This program leads a student to industry employment in positions as manufacturing or maintenance technicians, inspectors, testers or process control technicians.

Starting salaries for those in this field are approximately $25 an hour or $49,500 a year.

Some graduates also choose to continue their education to a four-year college or university for a bachelor's degree.

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Mechatronics Defined

Mechatronics is a fusion of the words mechanical and electronics. It refers to the four interconnected disciplines - mechanics, electrical/electronics, motor control systems and computer science/information technology - that drive the design, operation and maintenance of all modern complex machinery.

Graduates will understand the various components, devices and machines used in modern automation systems along with a study of their related electronics that include pneumatics, control signal types, control valves, transducers, industrial communication networks, variable frequency drives (VFD), programmable logic controllers (PLC), operator interface terminals (OIT) and HMI/SCADA systems and how these systems integrate within a modern manufacturing environment.